QA Manager - Vernon, United States - Pacific American Fish Co Inc

Description

This is a key position in our organization.

As QA/QC Manager, you will be responsible for exceeding all minimum quality standards as defined by company policy, customer requirements, and all applicable regulatory agencies; and to ensure continued quality improvements.

You will also be in charge of managing proper implementation and maintenance of all food safety and sanitation programs.


Comp:
$80k-100k/yr


Responsibilities

Responsible for managing the Quality Control Department to ensure products and processes comply with company and customers' specifications and standards to maximize revenue for the company.

Ensures that food-processing conditions are such that products are produced in accordance with current good manufacturing practices.

• Responsible for providing a safe working environment for department employees including training, instructions, and supervision.
• Demonstrates a collaborative relationship with other department managers in order that overall plant goals can be achieved (yields, waste, safety, cost, service, etc.)
• Ensure that supplier's products meet the company's specifications and guidelines
• Manages and audits plants corrective actions for adequacy in implementation and compliance.
• Assists in resolving customerrelated issues
• Functions as team leader when the plant conducts mock recalls and assess management preparedness for a product recall.
• Reviews specifications (ingredients, packaging, processing, and finished products) for accuracy and resolves issues to assure capability to meet processing requirements.
• Participates in the food safety meetings and to audits to support/adhere to food safety guidelines.
• Interacts with regulatory officials
• Assists in designing and carrying out process or formulas experiments with the technical service department.
• Assists Sales with customer (s) product quality and handling concerns
• Maintain proper records for the department's activities.
• Reports department's activities, tests, and other pertinent information as required.
• Support plant's compliance with corporate quality, policy, and manual procedures
• Always follow GMPs and Safety standards
• Responsible for conducting monthly safety and quality sessions as required and keeping adequate documented records.
• Accountable for ensuring that all safety policies and regulations are enforced, by issuing disciplinary actions.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in Quality within consumer food production environments, with a proven track record in leading QA/QC teams.
• Experience with regulatory inspectors: USDA, OSHA, BRC, NSF, and Health Department (City & County Inspectors)
• Team management/leadership/development skills.
• Successful in building and mentoring highperformance teams committed to quality and promoting a spirit of teamwork and a culture of continuous improvements

Experience

• 5+ years of quality control experience in a manufacturing environment required
• Bakery or food/beverage manufacturing experience preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of managerial experience in a manufacturing environment is required

Language

• Bilingual English & Spanish is preferred

Education

• Bachelor/Masters's Degree in Food Science/Technology or related field preferred

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid vacation leave
• 401k with employee matching

Employment Eligibility

• PAFCO
  does not offer sponsorship for this position